Worst part is he will miss a lot of live game action, that is vital in learning the triangle. I love his movement and ability to rebound also his defense and tenacity.

But I heard on the Telecast yesterday, that Jordan Farmar had the same procedure while with LA and he missed 6 weeks, I vaguely remember that.

Farmar is younger so he probably heals a little faster, I would put a conservative estimate as 6 weeks. Matt should be back, ready to play in time for 10 or so regular season games to get timing and rythm. That is a positive at least.

Tough blow, this is going to make Kobe play more minutes, which I am not happy with. I was happy with his season averages of mpg, but now its going to go up. He will be playing more 3. Luke may get a few more mpg, but I doubt he becomes a serious rotation player. Artest will need to step up his game to help alleviate this blow.

Tough blow, this is going to make Kobe play more minutes, which I am not happy with. I was happy with his season averages of mpg, but now its going to go up. He will be playing more 3. Luke may get a few more mpg, but I doubt he becomes a serious rotation player. Artest will need to step up his game to help alleviate this blow.

Tough blow, this is going to make Kobe play more minutes, which I am not happy with. I was happy with his season averages of mpg, but now its going to go up. He will be playing more 3. Luke may get a few more mpg, but I doubt he becomes a serious rotation player. Artest will need to step up his game to help alleviate this blow.

so basically we have to rely on ron artest and luke walton (stephen a. smith voice) to play well or else kobe's minutes go up? ...yay...

Tough blow, this is going to make Kobe play more minutes, which I am not happy with. I was happy with his season averages of mpg, but now its going to go up. He will be playing more 3. Luke may get a few more mpg, but I doubt he becomes a serious rotation player. Artest will need to step up his game to help alleviate this blow.

Kobe will see more time on the floor with Brown and Blake. Kobe already plays the 3 offensively, so its not a big change in that regard. But the added minutes, and playing with the reserves might be a big change.